In college I took both an Animal Cognition class and an Animal Behavior class. Animal cognition studies the mental capabilities where as animal behavior looks at the physical, sometimes more measurable, traits an animal performs. Both professors stated that there is a lot of great research on animal intelligence. They also both stated that performing research on domestic companion animals
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Every week there is something new to do! Some of my favorite moments have taken place early in the morning when the research technicians and I check the live traps we baited the previous evening.
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Invasive species can come in varying levels of cuteness. Authors Marra and Santella reveal the destructive toll outdoor cats inflict on bird populations around the world.
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By Lisa Barrett You’ve previously read about my visit to Sri Lanka and my project with zebra finches in grad school at the University of Wyoming. This summer I conducted research with elephants at the San Diego Zoo as part of my Ph.D. dissertation with invaluable help from a UW Biodiversity Institute grant. Phase one of my research at the
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Cognitive biologist Nathan Emery reveals the remarkable intellect of our feathered friends in a new released book.
Read moreAs much as I rely and use technology I still have not bought into the idea of a tablet or paperless book. I enjoy the smell of old books and the feeling of turning pages. Being unplugged relaxes me. I agree with author Sherman Alexie when he said digital formats are not good for authors, especially new authors. In a
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For many graduate students, a teaching assistantship may bring along excitement, nervousness, stress, and a giant fear of not being prepared– after all, this may be one’s first “real” teaching experience. For a more experienced faculty member, teaching can be a fun (or time-consuming) part of being a professor. Both types of teachers can benefit from getting evaluated on their teaching efficacy.
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Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting, written by Thomas D. Seeley, introduces readers into the pastime of bee hunting, an exciting outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today. Thomas Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, lives in Ithaca, NY and is the Horace White Professor in
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Being a New Yorker, I know that sometimes all you need in life is a good classic slice of pizza. Really- bread, sauce and cheese- how could you go wrong? Homemade pizza is also fun because it’s totally customizable. Depending on my mood, and what is in my refrigerator, the possibilities are endless. This pizza recipe foregoes the tomato sauce and
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For several weeks, I have been trying to hitch along with various undergraduate ornithology and wildlife classes on their sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) lek field trips, but due to normal Wyoming surprises (AKA March and April blizzards) the trips have been postponed. Last weekend I finally got to check this amazing experience off of my Wyoming bucket list! We woke
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